COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities Recommendation Number 20210827-002E: Designate Disability Voter Registration Week WHEREAS in September people with disabilities and our supporters celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); AND WHEREAS there are over 50 million people with disabilities of all ages living in communities throughout the United States; AND WHEREAS the disability community has a critical interest in policies enacted at local, state, and national levels that effect the integration of people with disabilities, young and old, into our communities; AND AND and national elections; AND voting; AND WHEREAS getting the disability community involved in influencing public policies is essential if these policies are to meet the real needs of people with disabilities to live in the community; WHEREAS voting is one way for the disability community to exert their influence at local, state WHEREAS there are multiple efforts to develop state disability coalitions around the issue of WHEREAS REV UP, “Register! Educate! Vote! Use your Power!” is a national effort to encourage state and local disability community voting coalitions; AND WHEREAS members of national disability rights community are organizing a National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) September 13 to 20, 2021; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities recommends that the City of Austin supports the growing involvement of the disability community in the political process; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities recommends that the City of Austin designates September 13 to 20, 2021 as Disability Voter Registration Week in Austin. Date of Approval: August 27, 2021 Record of the vote: Attest: Jonathan Babiak Jonathan Babiak, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities Recommendation Number 20210709-003a: Council Meeting American Sign Language Services WHEREAS, the Austin community includes a substantial number of citizens who use American Sign Language to participate in civil life, including participating in meetings of governmental bodies; WHEREAS, the City of Austin provides American Sign Language services at City Council events, announcements including COVID-19 announcements, and videos only when requested; and WHEREAS, the deaf community in Austin needs equal access to City Council events, announcements including COVID-19 announcements, and videos; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities recommends City Council to implement across the board American Sign Language translation services for all City Council events, announcements including COVID-19 announcements, and videos. Date of Approval: July 9, 2021 Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Saturday, August 28, 2021 2:13 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: District Affinity Characteristics From: Joseph Reynolds Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2021 7:12:37 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Subject: District Affinity Characteristics > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commissioners, One of the factors you use when setting boundaries is ‘affinity’, how closely people and activities are bound by the same forces. Obvious factors are all in the news; race and ethnic or cultural background, age has similar impact as those, and in narrower ways, religion, education, and wealth impact us. But, less customary factors can be just as powerful in forming community. Long physical features generate shared issues and concerns: Creeks that flood like Shoal Creek, Roads, like 620 or Burnet or Lamar, are examples. Shoal Creek begins with its’ northern watershed north of Parmer Ln. It ends downtown in LadyBird Lake. The neighborhoods all down the stream share concerns. The concerns change with geology and with time of neighborhood founding. The southern end of Shoal Creek follows Lamar Blvd and has high ‘cliff side’ banks. That is because before WW-II the streets followed the creeks, it was easier to build that way and the streets were narrower. After WW-II development was large scale with the Veteran Boom, and large tracts, often with the creeks through the middle were developed. The southern end of Allandale was a dairy farm, with the creek through the midst, so houses back directly to the creek, and the creek bed is owned as part of the house’s lot. This pattern continued into the 1960s as development to Anderson Ln was completed. But, all the neighbors share flooding concerns, and it affects building and development. When setting boundaries, look for theses common issues. They can be physical like a creek that floods, or cultural like a road that forms a linear social center. These are very important and in ways controlling items. Common Social settings due to neighborhoods being formed at about the same time. 1 Allandale, Brentwood, and Crest View share ≈1950 as a date when they were initiated. That gives them common issues of street patterns, and house size which lead to shared social patterns and affinity. They tend to have common gas/water/sewer utility problems and concerns. Contrasting with the 1950s, the neighborhoods just South, such as Rosedale …
Versión en español a continuación. Zero Waste Advisory Commission Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Committee Meeting Wednesday August 25, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Construction and Demolition Reform Committee to be held Wednesday August 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday August 24, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 25, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6492 or Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Committee Miércoles 25 de agosto, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (martes 24 de agosto, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-6492 o Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / …
Building and Fire Board of Appeals Regular Called Meeting August 25, 2021 Building and Fire Board to be held August 25, 2021 at 1:30 PM with Social Distancing Modifications in a Regular Called Meeting Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 24 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Junta de Apelaciones de Edificios y Bomberos Reunión ordinaria 25 de agosto de 2021 El edificio y la junta contra incendios se llevará a cabo el 25 de agosto de 2021 a la 1:30 p.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social en una reunión ordinaria. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (24 de agosto al mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del edificio y la junta de bomberos, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 o al rick.arzola@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission August 25, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held August 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the August 25, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than August 24, 2021 by noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak. Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to melanie.alley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 25 de agosto de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 25 de ogosto de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el martes 24 de agosto de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el miercoles 25 de agosto de 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov Page 1 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
Versión en español a continuación. Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting August 25th 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee to be held August 25th 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 24th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 25th, 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Enakshi Ganguly at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Enakshi Ganguly at enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting 25 el Agosto 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (24 el Agosto antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion del Joint Inclusion Committee el 25 el Agosto 2021, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Enakshi Ganguly, al (512) 987 – 1569 o enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 __________Joint Inclusion Committee __________ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: To advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity and inclusion, and, To promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity and inclusion in the city. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Related to COVID-19 response: Presentation from the Central Health Pandemic Equity Council with review and comment on proposed report Related to FY2021-2022 budget recommendations Recommendation 20210428-2B related to expanding digital access to online connectivity and digital literacy was approved with a motion by Commissioner Curry and a second from Commissioner Briesemeister Recommendation 20210428-2B related to funding immigrant legal services was approved with a motion by Commissioner Briesemeister and a second from Commissioner Cobalis Recommendation 20210428-2B related to continuation of cultural arts funding through various funding streams was approved with a motion by Commissioner Cobalis and a second from Commissioner Curry Annual Review and Work Plan 2020-2021 Page 2 Recommendation 20210428-2B related to language access was approved with a motion from Commissioner Cobalis and second from Commissioner Orlowski Recommendation 20210623-3b1a related to an employment liaison to specialize in expanding inclusive job opportunities for people with disabilities was approved with a motion by Commissioner Orlowski and a second by Commissioner Crawford Recommendation 20210623-3b1b related to providing additional slots for children with intellectual disabilities as well as additional locations and for adults with with intellectual disabilities in recreational programs was approved with a motion by Commissioner Orlowski and a second by Commissioner Afifi Recommendation 20210623-3b1c related to a disability community liaison in the Austin Police Department was approved with a motion by Commission Orlowski and a second by Commissioner Alvarez Recommendation 20210623-3b1d related to restroom improvements for people with disabilities was approved with a motion by Commissioner Orlowski and a second by Commissioner Briesemeister Recommendation 20210623-3b1erelated to additional audible crosswalk beacons at high pedestrian traffic intersections was made by Commissioner Orlowski and seconded by Commissioner Briesemeister Recommendation 20210623-4c related to adapting Austin Police Department identification …
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting August 25, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held August 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 24, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 25, 2021 Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (25 de agosto de 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (24 de agosto de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Preservation Plan Committee Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 10:30 a.m. MEETING TO BE HELD WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MODIFICATIONS Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Preservation Plan Committee meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to committee members in advance of the meeting. Reunión Especial del Comité del Plan de la Preservación Histórica Un Comité de la Comisión de Sitios Históricos FECHA de la reunion 25 de agosto, 2021 LA JUNTA SE LLEVARÁ CON MODIFICACIONES DE DISTANCIAMIENTO SOCIAL Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (24 de agosto, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974- 3393 o preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). …
Versión en español a continuación. Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee August 25, 2021 Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee to be held on August 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 24, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 25, 2021 Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 415-694-3111 or zach.baumer@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (August 24, 2021). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to zach.baumer@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Comité Conjunto de Sostenibilidad 25 de agosto de 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (24 de agosto de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: la • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta al 415-694-3111 o zach.baumer@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión – 24 de agosto de 2021). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 08/25/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 08/25/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (08/24/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission FECHA de la reunion (08/25/2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (08/24/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Video Conference Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98278207374?pwd=eEhDSFpzNjVlZWFXNGcyYWpOKzZvZz09 Meeting ID: 982 7820 7374 Passcode: iqY34Q CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee draft MINUTES Meeting Goals: Receive Information about Census Data and City's Boundaries; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. with 11 members present. Commissioner Kannan joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Peck Young addressed the ICRC and opted to withhold comment at the public meeting. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Aug. 11, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Aug. 11, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Public Forum Working Group on calendar changes Vice Chair Gonzalez gave update about county public forums being pushed back a week. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation from Lila Valencia, Austin City Demographer City Demographer Lila Valencia shared findings from 2020 U.S. Census. B. Presentation from City Attorney on open meetings Assistant City Attorney Lynn Carter reviewed Open Meetings Act; Assistant City Attorney Zach Brown reviewed the Public Information Act. C. Update from Communications Working Group Commissioner Calderón discussed social media policies and the work done placing paid advertising on social media and legacy media. D. Update from Finance Subcommittee Vice Chair Gonzalez discussed the $2,000 in expenditures for Zoom moderator, website maintenance and overtime charges related to public forums. E. Update from Final Report Subcommittee No update. F. Discussion on mapping process Commissioner Yee made a motion to allow commissioners to voluntarily meet …
Contractor Registration Program Beth Culver, AIA, CBO, PMP Assistant Director, Building Official August 25, 2021 Building a Better and Safer Austin Together RECAP: Questions Insurance & Bonding • What amount of insurance is reasonable? • What amount of bond is reasonable? Metrics & Compliance • What can we measure to demonstrate equitable outcomes? • What is an appropriate response to contractors who are unable to comply with program requirements? Exemptions & Incentives • What incentives or benefits for participation do you see possible? • What exemptions should be considered? Building a Better and Safer Austin Together 2 RECAP: Current Staff Considerations • All Building and Demolition contractors register prior to the issuance of any Identifies contractor as licensed by Texas (if applicable). Consists of contact information (including Texas license, if applicable). Registration permit(s). • • Offenses Failure to register is an offense. • • A person may not: o Allow another to use a permit in an unlawful or fraudulent manner; o Perform, or cause to be performed, work that causes injury to a person or property; o Fail or refuse to display a license or permit to perform work when requested by the o Request inspections of work that is incomplete or work that has not been properly building official; reviewed by the permit holder; o More than 5 expired permits. • Offenses reported to licensing agencies, if applicable. Building a Better and Safer Austin Together 3 RECAP: Current Staff Considerations modified • All Building and Demolition contractors register prior to the issuance of any Identifies contractor as licensed by Texas (if applicable). Consists of contact information (including Texas license, if applicable). Registration permit(s). • • Offenses Failure to register is an offense. • • A person may not: o Allow another to use a permit in an unlawful or fraudulent manner; o Perform, or cause to be performed, work that causes injury to a person or property; o Fail or refuse to display a license or permit to perform work when requested by the o Request inspections of work that is incomplete or work that has not been properly building official; reviewed by the permit holder; o More than 5 expired permits. • Offenses reported to licensing agencies, if applicable. Building a Better and Safer Austin Together 4 RECAP: Current Staff Considerations Non-compliance • Notification of offense, with 3 months to resolve • 6 month period for first-time …
April 23, 2021 ZWAC Construction and Demolition (C&D) Ordinance Reform Committee REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Committee of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) convened in a regular meeting on April 23, 2021 remotely via WebEx. Ian Steyaert called the Board Meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ian Steyaert (chair), Cathy Gattuso, and Amanda Masino Staff in Attendance: Elizabeth Nelson, Selene Castillo, Gena McKinley, Jason McCombs, 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Four (4) citizens spoke during the opportunity for citizen communication. Ross Biel with Recon Services and 3B Recycling in reference to the Qualified Processor section of the C&D Ordinance, addressed that there is not a City Registered Evaluator that verifies third party processor diversion rates alongside RCI (Recycling Certification Institute). Stakeholder Biel also mentioned that processors are not required to register with the City and pointed out that there are issues with processors reporting and reporting accurately, identifying material end markets, and increased pressure to recycle materials that are difficult to divert. Stakeholder Biel pointed out a conflict with RCI allowing fuel burning and the City not allowing burning as a diversion option. Stakeholder Biel spoke of the benefits of RCI certification and the detailed reporting requirements. Walter Biel, owner of Recon Services, and 3B Recycling, discussed the process of becoming RCI Certified, the challenges of recycling construction debris and finding end markets, and the process for becoming a recycler through applying with TCEQ. Stakeholder Biel stated that 70% of the material they receive is wood and burning as biofuel is the only option for this material, which LEED and EPA count as diversion. Stakeholder Biel also spoke about contamination issues at sites collecting comingled recycling that must be landfilled because of that contamination. William Turley, founder and Executive Director of the Construction and Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) shared facts about C&D materials. Stakeholder Turley mentioned that burning wood biomass is recognized as diversion from the landfill by both EPA and LEED and requested that the City recognize that when certifying facilities since Zero Waste tenets allow for 10% waste to energy. Stakeholder Turley stated that RCI certification is the only program for recycling facilities that has been developed to an ISO level and is recognized by USGBC as the only legitimate program, and that requiring all facilities to be certified would reduce fraudulent reporting and increase reporting accuracy. Jeffrey Jacoby, with …
RCI/CORR PROTOCOL ZWAC – C&D Meeting City of Austin, TX August 25, 2021 Stephen M Bantillo Executive Director Recycling Certification Institute What is CORR? • Protocol Created by CDRA • 3rd-party C&D facility certifications • Protocols developed with industry input • RCI protocols, procedures, and methodologies • Transparency / Confidence Process • Registration • “Application for Certification” • Desk Audit • Trained RCI Evaluators • Onsite Evaluation = Verification • Processes, records, and reports of the facility. Risk-Based Assessment • Permits • Frequency of Scale Calibration • Training of Facility Personnel • Maintenance/Operation of Equipment • Use of EMS or Other Data Management • QA/QC of Data Collection Process • Data Calculations • Markets and Sales of Materials Evaluation Report • Facility Overview • Development of Evaluation Plan • Criteria 1. Regulatory Compliance Test 2. Use of Scales 3. Supporting Data for Rate Calculations 4. Data Transcription and Management Individuals Properly Trained 5. 6. Performance Standard Test (5%) • Evaluation Statement Overview Why Important • Transparency • Independent and Objective Assessment and Performance Audit + Evaluation Report • Competitive Advantage -- Level Playing Field • Enforcement • Local Govt – Ordinance Variations and Reporting Why Important • National Standard • USGBC • CALGreen • C&D Industry Demand – Builders/Developers/Architects/LEED AP • Focus on Performance NEXT SECTION • Facility Engagement • Certification • Costs Registration / Certification • REGISTRATION allows a facility to upload its information • Not Audited, only self-reported • CERTIFICATION includes audited/verification and evaluation of data and operational processes Types of Certification • FULL / CONDITIONAL • SINGLE or MIXED MATERIAL • MSW and MIXED MATERIAL COMBINED • Application Process…. Certification • Application for Certification Narrative, Spreadsheets, Data files • Reporting Monthly, Warning Notices, Public Access Certification / Re-Cert Cycle • Certification for 5-years • Initial Certification Year 1 • Recertification Years 2 – 5 • New Certification Year 6 Cost Facility Service Registrations Certification -- Mixed (CDRA member) Certification -- Mixed (non-member) Certification – Single (CDRA member) Certification – Single (non-member) Re-Certification – Mixed Re-Certification – Single Rate $400 $7,000 $8,000 $2,500 $3,500 $3,500 $1,000 Standard Rate Calculation Q&A • Focus on Performance – Infrastructure – Revenues – Sustainability Goals – Jobs • CALGreen and local ordinances Information • stephen.bantillo@gmail.com • https://www.recyclingcertification.org/ • https://greenhalosystems.com/ finis
Environmental Code and Common Variances E nv i ro n m e n t a l C o m m i s s i o n Re t r e a t Au g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T A t h a P h i l l i p s E n v i r o n m e n t a l P r o g r a m C o o r d i n a t o r W a t e r s h e d P r o t e c t i o n D e p a r t m e n t Land Development Code 25-8 Environment and the Environmental Criteria Manual C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 25-8 Environment S U B C H A P T E R A – WAT E R Q UA L I T Y Development Services Department: Land Use Review – Environmental Review Watershed Protection Department CEF and Floodplain Modification Review S U B C H A P T E R B – T R E E A N D N AT U R A L A R E A P ROT E C T I O N ; E N DA N G E R E D S P E C I E S Development Services Department: Community Tree Division Land Use Review – Environmental Review (notification of Endangered Species only) C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 25-8 Environment SUB CHAPTER A – WATE R QUAL ITY • 25- 8- 211 Water Qual i ty Control Re qui rem ent • 25- 8- 261 Cri ti cal Water Qual i ty Zone D eve l …
